Main Entry:

ad·min·is·tra·tor

Pronunciation:

\əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tər, -ˌstrā-ˌtȯr\

Function:

noun

Date:

15th century

1: a person legally vested with the right of administration of an estate2 a: one who administers especially business, school, or governmental affairs b: a priest appointed to administer a diocese or parish temporarily